St. Bonaventure Bonnies

By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Justin Ndjock-Tadjore's ascension from unheralded Québécois basketball player to Division I signee originated with the type of growth spurt high schoolers long for. Ndjock-Tadjore grew six inches in 2019, from six feet even to 6-foot-6. Already an impact player lauded by Canadian outlet North Pole Hoops for his court vision and leaping ability, the guard … [Read more...] about Ndjock-Tadjore has aspirations of being next Canadian Bona great

By CHUCKIE MAGGIO George Mason’s dismissal of Dave Paulsen and subsequent hiring of 32-year-old Kim English last month infused excitement into the Patriots fan base. If winning the press conference is an early objective of a new coach’s tenure, Mason was prepared to unfurl a banner on March 25. “We are going to be unbelievably competitive, nasty competitors, so tough. We’re … [Read more...] about For Bona recruits, Schmidt’s experience is a “plus”

By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure junior Alpha Okoli has entered the transfer portal, Verbal Commits reported on Tuesday. Okoli totaled 36 points and 40 rebounds in 48 career appearances as a Bonnie. He saw time in just 21 contests the last two seasons after playing in 27 as a freshman. Okoli was lauded by the Bonnies for his strengths as a teammate as well as his … [Read more...] about Okoli joins former Bonnies in transfer portal

By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Gloria Durosinmi didn't want her son playing basketball. Or his favorite sport of soccer, for that matter. "She was always focused on academics, academics, academics," Oluwasegun Durosinmi said, laughing as he recalled sneaking out of his house in Lagos, Nigeria as a kid to play soccer with his friends. The journey from “Sports Prohibition” to playing … [Read more...] about Durosinmi excited to “keep on winning” with Bonnies